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San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool

170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 920245.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1980
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About

About San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool

San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since June 20, 1980, for up to 67 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with part-time care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since May 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Summer campFaith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 years through 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:30-11:30 Classes”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 years through 5 years
ProgramsPart-time care and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (United Methodist), Play-based
Daily lifeExtended care: 1:30-3:00 Extended Day (not available for 2's)
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1980
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
67 children
First licensed
1980
License number
#372001812
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Summary

2 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Mar 7, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Mar 7, 2025Inspection
  2. May 26, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool

Is San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 20, 1980.

Does San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool since May 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool care for?

67, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 436-9287 to ask.

What is San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool's phone number?

(760) 436-9287.

Where is San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool?

170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Kids, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).